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Which sentence correctly uses the present simple tense?
Which sentence correctly uses the present simple tense?
- She playing tennis every Saturday.
- They usually go to school by bus. (correct)
- I am watch television right now. (correct)
- He do not like ice cream.
What is the correct negative form of the present simple for the verb 'to eat' in the first person?
What is the correct negative form of the present simple for the verb 'to eat' in the first person?
- I am not eat fruit.
- I eats not fruit.
- I do not eat fruit. (correct)
- I does not eat fruit.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple to express a fact?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the present simple to express a fact?
- Water boil at 100 degrees Celsius.
- The Earth revolves around the Sun. (correct)
- She goes to the store yesterday.
- Birds flying south in winter.
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the present simple tense in a question?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the present simple tense in a question?
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Identify the incorrect use of the present simple tense in the following sentences.
Identify the incorrect use of the present simple tense in the following sentences.
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Study Notes
Present Simple Tense
- The present simple tense describes actions or states that happen regularly or are generally true.
- It is also used to express facts or truths that are always true.
Using the Present Simple Tense
- The present simple tense is formed by using the base form of the verb for all persons except the third person singular (he, she, it).
- For the third person singular, we add 's' to the base form of the verb.
- To make a negative sentence in the present simple tense, we use "do not" (don't) before the base form of the verb.
- To ask a question in the present simple tense, we use "do" or "does" before the subject, followed by the base form of the verb.
Common Mistakes
- The present simple tense is not used to describe actions that are happening now.
- For ongoing actions, use the present continuous tense.
- When expressing a fact or truth, always double-check the tense used.
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